Elk River at Clay
Clay County, West Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Most business and buildings in Clay next to the river are flooded. Major flooding occurring.
- 29 ft
Route 16 in Clay starts to flood. Some business in town are flooded. Several sections of Elkhurst/Elk River Road and some camps near the river are flooded.
- 25 ft
The low end of the vacant car dealership, hardware store, more homes in Pisgah section, and in the northern end of Clay are flooded. Sections of Elkhurst/Elk River Road and some camps near the river are flooded.
- 20 ft
Homes in the Pisgah section of Clay, and a few homes on the north side of Clay are flooded between 20 and 22 feet. Sections of Elkhurst/Elk River Road are flooded.
- 18 ft
Water floods some basements near and downstream from the Pisgah Pridge. Sections of Elkhurst/Elk River Road start to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 1918 | 32.4 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1860 | 31 ft | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 30.3 ft | 93,000 cfs |
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